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Sky Cafe

4.6 (319 reviews)
ModerateIndonesian, Noodles
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Grilled fish great favor !!!
Stephanie S.

It was a nice experience. Everyone was very friendly and the food was good. It was clean and the food came out quickly.

Iga Bakar
Windy H.

We don't have Indonesian restaurant in Chicago so the first thing we do after we get into Philly is to eat Indonesian dish. Food - Everything were so good and delicious. Even my picky eater kids love the food. Price wise is definitely worth it. Service - we are a party of 7 and the food came out super fast. The restaurant itself has lots of tables. I love the fact that the restaurant is clean. We will probably stop by here for take out before we head out to Chicago

Kwetiaw goreng
Rachel K.

Sky cafe is nestled in a little Asian strip mall. I love that there's a parking lot here! We stopped by for dinner and ordered Nasi Padang, Kwetiaw goreng, and Nasi goreng spesial. Inside is cozy with dim lighting. And service is friendly. When we sat down we were given a hot tea which was perfect for a cold winter day. Nasi padang: this dish was a spread of 6 different little dishes with a side of rice. I enjoyed sampling all of the different things and particularly liked the coconut spinach dish and the coconut curry chicken. Unfortunately food got cold pretty quickly because of the small dishes w/poor heat retention. Kwetiaw goreng: fried wide rice noodle dish. Peanutty and savory. Great with hot sauce! As someone unfamiliar with Indonesian food, I would say this dish was pretty much like drunken noodles and pad Thai combined! Nasi goreng spesial: really great fried rice. Had some Chinese sausage, egg, fish cake...sweet, smokey, not too greasy, overall a very well done fried rice

Mie komplit
Uyen N.

The noodles for mi go reng is more like lo mein. It has chinese sausage, shrimp, and not a lot of veggie. The curry noodle soup is very coconut-y and a little spicy. I don't like the rice noodle that is used. The toppings have fried tofu, fish ball, tofu skin, potatoes, not really any 'meat'. Chicken satay is tender but too much sauce.

Curry fish cake noodles
Kimberly W.

They seated us on entry and it's not that crowded on a holiday. The interior was really beautiful. On the wall, they showed a map with some history facts about Indonesia. Very cute. The food was amazing. Everything we got was very delicious, Very flavorful, and all in all just great. skewers with peanut sauce - must try, delicious Probably the best skewers with peanut sauce I ever had. They were very generous with the peanut sauce and it was very savory and delicious. Curry noodles - not too spicy and we're very savory. It had a nice flavorful soup base and felt like a very cozy warm meal. TLDR - everything super savory and flavorful,

R22. Original nasi padang
Ping R.

Some of the best, casual dining in all of Philly! We went early on a Saturday and it was PACKED but we were seated immediately! The sound level was lively but you also notice some were quiet as people happily ate full tables of food! A great sign! Someone standing outside made a comment "this is my FAVORITE spot in all of Philly. The #23 (nasi bungkis) is the best thing I have ever eaten" and dang they were right! We wondered the #22 and #23 and devoured as much as we could... but the servings were MASSIVE and we had a good amount of leftovers! The flavors of each part of the dish hit everything you want, fresh, rich, salty, meaty, fatty, crunchy, soft... and more!! Can't wait to go back. Love love love everything!

Kari Bihun (curry noodles)
Alicia J.

Indonesian food isn't easy to come by so Sky Cafe is a very special place! It has similarities to Malaysian and Thai food so if you like either you should give this a try. Sky Cafe is a homey place that has pretty simple decor and service like a lot of low-key Asian restaurants, but it gets the job done and the food is the main point at these kinds of spots anyway. Note that there is a 4% fee for credit cards, but the menu is very transparent about this and even separately lists the cash and card prices. The prices are super affordable anyway so it doesn't even amount to much. I've been here a couple times both in pairs and with a larger group and enjoyed each time. The coconut rice dishes are very popular here, coming with a big scoop of fragrant rice, a portion of a selected entree (beef rendang is a classic), and some sides that altogether make a very filling meal. Another go-to here is the satay - the chicken satay are PERFECTLY grilled and I could just drink that peanut sauce. My most recent time, I decided to get the kari bihun since I'm a sucker for curry noodle soups in other cuisines. This one hit the spot, packed with a variety of proteins like fish cakes and tofu and deep-fried egg, and a delicious broth that I couldn't finish but took home with me because I couldn't bear to waste it. Overall, Sky Cafe offers really interesting, flavorful, and filling food at reasonable prices. It has a big menu I've barely even dented so I will definitely be back to try more!

Menu noodles
Jack C.

Hole in the wall kind of vibe. Has a smell of lots spices, can be off putting to some . Lady was super nice and explained the type of food to order. We got the R22 and traditional Indonesian salad. If you want to have a sampler type of meal order the S22. Careful the shrimp is super spicy.

Fried wontons
Royce D.

Excellent Indonesian food in Philadelphia! The chicken satay has a perfect charred texture with nice savory and acidic notes. The fried wontons are super crispy, similar to a crab rangoon. The entrée itself was good. I thought the chicken was a little dry and could use some sauce, but the coconut rice and sides were delicious. Service was extremely good and friendly. The appetizers came out within five minutes of ordering. The Wing Phat plaza is a bit hard to find parking in, but making a stop is always worth it. Plenty of seating inside, and clean interior.

Annie W.

WOW. Everything was delicious. We came on a Monday evening and were sat and eating by the 20 minute mark. Amazing customer service with even more amazing dishes. I can't wait to come back.

Ground Chicken Fried Wonton
Michelle H.

Sky Cafe is a relaxed restaurant that serves delicious Indonesian food. The dining space is rather small, but it makes for a cozy environment. It can get packed, but the service is good and the servers are really friendly! I ordered the Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng (Sky's Coconut Rice with Fried Chicken). The fried chicken was crispy and juicy! I ate it with the rice, which did not taste like coconut, but it did come with some sort of fried onions on it that gave the rice some flavor. There was also a red paste that arrived with the dish and that worked well with the fried chicken and spicy egg! The dish also had pickled vegetables, but since I am not a big vegetable person, I only ate a bit. But it was still pretty good and pickle-y. There were anchovies that came with the dish but I did not see them. I think it may have been the fried pieces on the side which helped add flavor to the already delicious meal! My friend and I split the Ground Chicken Fried Wonton which I was not a big fan of as it felt like the chicken should've still been cooked. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Sky Cafe and I would go back again to try something else!

Top left: R17 (fried chicken) Top right: R13 I think (spicy fish fillet) Bottom right: unsure
Jennifer G.

This was my first experience having Indonesian food, and I really enjoyed it. The staff was great and the inside of the restaurant was quite cute - they have handwritten food facts/tidbits on the wall which was cool. We ordered pempek (appetizer) to share - it was chewy but slightly crispy on the outside, there was egg wrapped inside, and the vinegar sauce was great! I got R17, and the portion size was good and worth the price. I was extra hungry so I ate the whole thing, but I typically would have leftovers for another meal. The chicken wasn't dry, the sambal had a good kick, and the potato (I think) side on the plate was really good. I was expecting the veggie curry to be thicker, but it was still good over the rice. I look forward to coming back! (Bring cash).

Ling C.

Sky Cafe is a local Indonesian restaurant located in a convenient South Philly plaza next to the iconic Pho 75. If you're new to Indonesian cuisine, I would highly recommend starting here! Anything you order off the menu will be delicious and there are several options! We ordered the Pempek to share. It's my first time getting this dish and I would highly recommend. It is deep fried fish cake wrapped around egg on a bed of fried noodles. The exterior is perfectly crispy and when you bite in, it's nice and soft. Not overly seasoned so it pairs beautifully with the sweet vinegar sauce. The noodles are plain but still good to eat. For my entree, I ordered the R12 (spicy chicken rice platter). The chicken is super crispy and juicy and perfect to pair with the sambal especially when eating with the rice as it can definitely feel dry. However, there is also the veggie curry which is more of a soup rather than thick curries from other cultures. It is filled with veggies and pairs well with the rice/chicken whenever you feel like it's getting dry! Shrimp crackers are delicious dipped into the curry as well. Platter also comes with a lightly deep fried hard boiled egg topped with sambal; nothing special to note, its taste exactly as you would imagine. And lastly there is a deep fried tofu/potato side dish which is not heavily seasoned and too oily for my taste. Overall, the platter is incredibly balanced and tastes great! Highly recommend this place! Everyone is super nice & service is quick.

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